A cyberspace crime unit of the Revolutionary Guard Corps is reportedly waging a war of morality, against what it deems unseemly social media activity by fashion conscious Iranian women.

It is claimed that a number of glamorous females in Iran have already been rounded up and questioned for posting pictures of themselves modelling western-style dress on social media accounts such as Instagram.

According to Iran Wire, Elna Golrokh, who commands a considerable following on Instagram, was one of the women recently arrested by authorities. It is understood she has now left the country for Dubai.

Mr Alizadeh was previously quoted by the BBC advocating the sterilization of ‘popular’ cyberspace forums to remove material considered immoral.